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Grand Hotel Timeo

Via Teatro Greco 59, Taormina, Sicily, 98039, IT

  • Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • beach

About Grand Hotel Timeo

Grand Hotel Timeo by Belmond sits in Taormina, Sicily, offering guests access to a Michelin-starred restaurant, Otto Geleng, as well as seasonal Sicilian cuisine at Ristorante Timeo and Timeo Grill. The property features two swimming pools, including a heated outdoor pool and an infinity pool at Villa Timeo. Guests can unwind at the Dior Spa or enjoy cocktails at Bar Clementina and Bar Timeo. Beach access is provided via a complimentary shuttle to the Lido Villeggiatura beach club at Villa Sant’Andrea. Airport transfers are available, with Catania Airport an hour’s drive away.

This EMPTYJET Approved hotel combines Sicilian dining, wellness options, and convenient services for a refined stay in Taormina.

Why it stands out

Grand Hotel Timeo is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, Belmond affiliation, Michelin-starred dining, and prime location in Taormina. The hotel offers notable amenities including a Dior Spa, two pools, and access to a private beach club, making it a strong choice for food lovers and those seeking relaxation.

Key facts

Keys
90 rooms
Opened / renovated
1850
Brand
Belmond
Type
Beach, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — Access to Lido Villeggiatura beach club at Villa Sant’Andrea
  • Swimming pool — Heated outdoor pool; Infinity pool at Villa Timeo

Dining

  • MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Michelin-starred dining at Otto Geleng
  • Multiple restaurants — Otto Geleng; Ristorante Timeo; Timeo Grill
  • Bar — Cocktails at Bar Clementina, inside Villa Timeo

Services

  • Airport transfer — evidence: 1 hour drive from Catania Airport; Complimentary shuttle to Lido Villeggiatura at Villa Sant’Andrea

Wellness

  • Spa — Dior Spa Grand Hotel Timeo

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Otto Geleng — Seasonal Sicilian
Restaurant
Ristorante Timeo — Seasonal Sicilian
Restaurant
Timeo Grill
Bar
Bar Timeo
Bar
Bar Clementina

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Dior Spa

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
2
Airport transfer
Yes

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026

Location

37.8526, 15.2913
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand15 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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